Delicious crab backs. - Photos By Rosemary Parkinson Crabby facts
The crab is a member of the crustacean family, right up there with lobster and shrimp, though it might enjoy a tinge less prestige.
Crabs have suffered from the misconception and stigma of being classified as insects - they are not although they do feed on grass, mud and some other things that might come to mind.
There are two types of crabs - the sea and land variety. There is an inherent irony in that because the crab is primarily an aquatic animal. The land crab makes its home in morasses and swamps.
Crabs have eight jointed toes and a pair of claws or pincers. One of the claws is distinctively bigger. It uses its claws to inflict a very painful bite - which is an occupational hazard for crab catchers.
Like many species, there is a male and a female. A study in 'crabology' is not difficult to take and pass - the female has a broader belly or 'apron' that is different from that of the male which has a much narrower
underside.
The underside of a pregnant female hosts millions of eggs. Digestive waste is also present there.
